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The Mood Booster Podcast

Charlie and Marcus

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy. Dr Marcus Bull and Charlie Allnutt are two friends who come together to discuss wellbeing, introspection and their journey to becoming better people. The podcast blends personal reflection with evidence-based advice, offering listeners practical tools to improve their wellbeing and boost their mood. In each episode, Charlie and Marcus explore building a likeminded community, working through difficult emotions and finding joy in everyday life. They lean on scientific

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All Episodes

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32. Why We Are So Polarised in 2025: Reflecting on...

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2025/10/27

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy.Welcome to Episode 32: Why We Are So Polarised in 2025: Reflecting on the Art of Debate Pt. 2, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore how identity, belonging, and social media have shaped the way we disagree, and why finding common ground feels harder than ever. From Social Identity Theory to algorithmic echo chambers, this episode unpacks the psychology behind political and cultural polarisation, exploring why so many of us now see those who think differently as not just

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31. Why We Argue (and How to Do It Better):...

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2025/10/19

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy. Welcome to Episode 31: Why We Argue (and How to Do It Better): Reflecting on the Art of Debate, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore why humans argue and how to do it without losing connection, curiosity, or compassion. From Socratic questioning to confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance, this episode dives into the psychology behind why debates so easily become battles and how to bring humility and empathy back into our conversations. We explore: The Socratic

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30. How to Heal Your Relationship with Yourself:...

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2025/10/12

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy.Welcome to Episode 30: How to Heal Your Relationship with Yourself: Reflecting on Inner Dialogue, where Dr Marcus and Charlie are joined by Sam Hughes for a powerful conversation about self-talk, self-compassion, and building a kinder relationship with the person you spend the most time with: yourself. From understanding how your inner voice shapes emotion and behaviour, to learning practical tools for reframing negative self-talk, this episode explores the science of

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29. Why You Feel Sad in the Darker Months: Reflecting...

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2025/10/05

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy.Welcome to Episode 29 Why You Feel Sad in the Darker Months: Reflecting on Seasonal Change, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore the science behind autumn and winter low-mood, the biological and behavioural shifts that make this period uniquely challenging, and how to adapt, reframe, and care for yourself through it. From light exposure to circadian disruption, serotonin, physical activity, and connection, this episode dives into why many of us feel the “winter blues”

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28. How to Make a Podcast: Reflecting on The Last Six...

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2025/09/28

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy.Welcome to Episode 28 How to Make a Podcast: Reflecting on the Last Six Months, where Dr Marcus and Charlie take a moment to pause, look back, and reflect on the journey so far. From launching The Mood Booster to hitting 10K followers and everything in between. In this special stock-take episode, we ask each other honest questions about the highs, lows, and lessons of the past six months. We share what’s surprised us most, what we’ve learned about ourselves, and what

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27. How to Navigate Fitness as a Female: Reflecting...

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2025/09/21

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy.⚠️ Please note: This episode contains discussions of topics that some listeners may find difficult, including sexual harassment and gender-based violence. Welcome to Episode 27 How to Navigate Fitness as a Female: Reflecting on Sexism in a Male-Dominated Industry, where Dr Marcus and Charlie bring on Maria Galitzine (@motivatewithmaria) to share her lived experience and how she has grown a platform all about female empowerment and self-confidence in male-dominated

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26. The Science of How to Say Sorry: Reflecting on...

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2025/09/14

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy.Welcome to Episode 26 Reflecting on Apologies, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore what makes an apology meaningful, why saying sorry is so hard, and how genuine remorse and repair can restore trust and help us heal. From the idea that apology is a process (not a single line) to the six core ingredients of effective apologies, this episode dives into the psychology of repair, why vulnerability matters, how closeness and gender can make apologies more difficult, and why

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25. How to Forgive and Find Peace: Reflecting on...

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2025/09/07

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy. Welcome to Episode 25 How to Forgive and Find Peace: Reflecting on Forgiveness, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore how forgiveness can help us let go of resentment, regulate emotions, and reclaim peace, even when justice isn’t possible. From self-forgiveness to the REACH model, this episode dives into what forgiveness really is (and isn’t), why it supports mental and physical health, and how to practise it without excusing harm or forcing reconciliation. We explore: •

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24. Why Holding Onto Resentment Hurts You More Then...

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2025/08/31

The home of wellbeing and joy. Welcome to Episode 24 Reflecting on: Resentment, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore why resentment forms, how it affects our wellbeing, and practical ways to work through it. From the mental replay loops that keep us stuck to the ways resentment signals what matters most to us, this episode dives into how noticing, processing, and releasing resentment can free up energy for joy, connection, and self-care. We explore: • What resentment really is: anger, rumination, and

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23. How to Find a Good Mentor: Reflecting on...

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2025/08/24

The home of wellbeing and joy.Welcome to Episode 23 Reflecting on: Mentorship, where Dr Marcus and Charlie are joined by Dom Edwards, founder of The Arena, a mentoring charity he has been running for five years. Together, we explore how having the right mentor can shape your growth, wellbeing, and confidence, and why seeking guidance doesn’t mean weakness. From finding the right person to guide you, to building long-term relationships that support both your career and mental health, this episode

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22. How to Honour the Past Without Getting Stuck in...

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2025/08/17

The home of wellbeing and joy.Welcome to Episode 22 Reflecting on: Tradition, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore why humans hold on to rituals and how to keep the ones that serve you while letting go of the rest. From the comfort of family traditions to the weight of outdated customs, we dive into the psychology of why traditions matter, how they shape our identity, and when they can become harmful if left unchallenged. We explore: Why traditions give us identity & stability 🏡 How they help

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Ep. 21 Reflecting on: Gossip

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2025/08/10

The home of wellbeing and joy.Ep 21: The Truth About Gossip - Connection or Chaos? We all gossip. But what if it’s not always bad? In this episode of The Mood Booster Podcast, Dr Marcus and Charlie unpack the psychology, science, and social dynamics of gossip - and how it shapes our relationships more than we think. 🧠 Why your brain loves gossip 🪢 How gossip evolved as a tool for survival 🤐 When to speak up vs. stay silent 💬 Tools to turn gossip into connection, not control Backed by research

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Ep. 20 Reflecting on: Managing Expectations Part 2

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2025/08/03

The home of wellbeing and joy. Welcome to Episode 20 Reflecting on: Managing Expectations Part 2, where Dr Marcus and Charlie explore the emotional highs, lows, and flatlines that follow the big moments we build up in our heads. Ever looked forward to something for weeks, a birthday, a trip, a major milestone, only to feel a bit… underwhelmed once it actually happens? In this episode, we dig into the psychology behind that “is this it?” feeling. We explore what happens when anticipation doesn’t

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Ep. 19 Reflecting on: Managing Expectations Part 1

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2025/07/27

The home of wellbeing and joy.In Episode 19, we’re tackling the everyday kind of expectations, the type that quietly shape our workdays, relationships, and how we show up for things like plans with friends or finishing our to-do lists. We break down the psychology behind managing expectations, why they matter, how they can help us avoid burnout and frustration, and how to set them clearly and kindly with others (and yourself). From expectation MOTs to setting boundaries with your boss, this one’s

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Ep. 18 Reflecting on: Pets

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2025/07/20

The home of wellbeing and joy.In Episode 18 of The Mood Booster Podcast, we’re reflecting on: Pets 🐾 This one’s for the dog lovers, the cat cuddlers, and everyone who’s ever felt emotionally supported by a pet. In this episode, Dr Marcus and Charlie dig into the science behind our love for animals, why they’re such powerful mood boosters, and how we can cope with the pain of pet loss when the time comes. From oxytocin boosts to complicated grief, we explore how pets affect our minds and bodies,

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Ep. 17 Reflecting on: Regret

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2025/07/13

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy. This week, Dr Marcus Bull and Charlie Allnutt are sitting with regret. Whether it’s a choice you didn’t make, something you said (or didn’t say), or a quiet “what if” that lingers, we all experience regret in different ways. In this episode, we explore where regret comes from, using Self-Discrepancy Theory to understand why certain moments stay with us more than others. We also chat through research into the most common regrets people have, and whether it’s better to

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The Mood Booster Podcast Trailer

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2025/07/09

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy. Dr Marcus Bull and Charlie Allnutt are two friends who come together to discuss wellbeing, introspection and their journey to becoming better people. The podcast blends personal reflection with evidence-based advice, offering listeners practical tools to improve their wellbeing and boost their mood. In each episode, Charlie and Marcus explore building a likeminded community, working through difficult emotions and finding joy in everyday life. They lean on scientific

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Ep. 16 Reflecting on: When Things Don't Go To Plan

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2025/07/06

The Home of Wellbeing & Joy. This week, Dr Marcus Bull and Charlie Allnutt explore the wobbles, wrong turns and frustrating moments that happen when things just don’t go to plan. Whether that’s a weekend trip getting rained off, a tech fail, or those irritating curveballs that throw you off your rhythm. We reflect on our own recent experience of a not-so-smooth shoot weekend in the Lake District, and talk through the science and psychology behind why small disruptions feel so disproportionately

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Ep. 15 Reflecting on: The News

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2025/06/29

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the chaos of modern news. From Trump and the threat of WW3 to compassion fatigue and activist burnout, we explore how 24/7 news cycles are affecting our minds, our moods, and our motivation to help.📱 We unpack how being constantly plugged in can impact wellbeing, from heightened stress and anxiety (Johnston & Davey, 1997) to emotional overload from trying to do too much (McLaughlin, Gotlieb & Mills, 2022). 💥 But it’s not all doom and gloom. We

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Ep. 14 Reflecting on: Movement

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2025/06/22

This week, Charlie and Marcus sit down to reflect on their personal journeys with movement. From Marcus faking sick notes to get out of PE, to now being 1,600+ days into a daily running streak. From Charlie working out just to get abs, to now finding joy and confidence in movement through community.We also talk about the psychological benefits of exercise, from movement snacks to Self-Determination Theory, and why making movement accessible is the most important thing. This isn’t a podcast by two

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